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Job description / Role
Bilingual Executive Assistant
AED 25,000 - 30,000
Abu Dhabi
Our client is looking for the following:
Responsibilities and duties
* Arranging and coordinating appointments and travel
* Arranging a variety of meetings and special events on behalf of the CEO
* Prioritizing correspondence addressed to the CEO, referring issues and inquiries to relevant personnel at the company for information, response or follow-up, ensuring specific issues receive immediate attention
* Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the CEO
* Act as a liaison with staff, and other parties as needed, investigating and responding to inquires/requests, ensuring sensitive/immediate issues are brought to the CEO attention
* Maintains orderly files and accurate records, retrieving information as required
* Maintaining the budget/accounts for the CEO office ensuring accuracy
* Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
* Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the CEO is well prepared for meetings
* Carrying out specific projects and research
* Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager
Requirements
* A minimum of 5 years experience, preferably reporting to a senior executive level position
* Competent computer literacy and the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software packages in the Microsoft environment
* Fluent in English, Arabic would be an advantage
* Relevant post-secondary Diploma in Office Administration. A Bachelor's Degree would be an asset.
Personal attributes
* Strong problem solving skills (hypothesis-driven thinking, analytical, quantitative, conceptual skills).
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, presenting)
* Flexibility to work and interest in working across sectors when required
* Radiating positive energy and enthusiasm, can-do mentality
* Drive to achieve, goal and results oriented
* Comfort with and ability to grow and perform in a start-up environment
* Demonstrate ambition and a belief that you can make a difference and are prepared to work for it.
The above specifications are not intended to reflect all duties to be performed within the job. The incumbent may be required to perform additional duties or projects either arising from the scope of the position or based on the overall business needs.
About the Company
Cobalt is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Dubai and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.
Contributing to the regions development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the regions potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.